In the expanding Greene School, the students are evenly diverse in age and gender, however not in race or ethnicity. There 108 students, averaging about 35 students in each grade from 9-11. The school's data was taken in the 2011-2012 school year and they have since expanded to include the 12th grade and 168 students. In the 2013-2014 school year, they plan to have 201 students enrolled as its full capacity. Among the students they have now, 52.8% are female and 44.4% are male. In addition, 85% are White, 15% are more than one race, 13.9% are Hispanic/Latino, and every other race, including Black, Asian, American Indian and Hawaiian make up 10% total. Despite, the 19 different districts they originate from, these students' demographics the consistent with the districts percentages with even amounts of men and women and very few minority students.
Student Achievement
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AYP Report Card
The Greene School just opened in September of 2010 and has only so far completed two successful years, therefore there was not enough data for them to be included in an assessment of Adequate Yearly Progress and has an AYP status of "New School." However, the district, Exeter-West Greenwich, met AYP in all 9 target areas.
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Overall, the Greene School has student achievement levels that are mostly consistent with that of the state achievement. Furthermore, on the NECAP assessment given to 11th graders, the achievement level for the Greene School is inconsistent in their comparison to the state and the district. For example, in math, the Greene School (28% proficiency) was 2% lower than the state and 26% percent lower than district. In reading on the other hand, where the Greene School achieved 100% proficiency, they were 9% higher than the district and 24% higher than the state. Lastly, in writing, the Greene School scoring 58% proficiency, was 15% lower than the district but 7% higher than the state. Given the data, the NECAP test scores are inconclusive about the achievement at the Greene School in comparison to the state or district. The students at the Greene School use the computer just as much during homework as other state students but they seem to be more interested in their classes, with 40% of kids saying most of their classes are interesting where 55% of the state said only some were. The only other area where the Greene School surpasses the state is in technology use. Much more technology is utilized for their benefit in coursework, with 22% higher use than kids in the state for English, 16% higher for science, and 32% higher in social studies. Based on the use of technology, NECAP scores, and interest in class, the Greene School is about average in regards to the student achievement in comparison to state and district.
Teaching
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In terms of teaching, The Greene School has slightly higher teaching practice standards. There is no data for teachers with emergency certification, not highly qualified teachers, and teacher-student ratio. However, in the Greene School the students reported that all teachers help catch up, use facts to support, peer editing, debate, explain things in different ways. Also most of them give clear instruction, give enough time for assignments, work in small and large groups , make presentations, and only some to none let class get out of control. Whereas throughout the state, only some help kids catch up, explain things different ways, make presentations, work in large groups, and peer edit. As a result of the teaching practices ranked both even and above those of the state, it can be concluded that the Green School does have proficient teachers.
Family,Community, and Home Life
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The Greene School students have very average family community and home lives in comparison to the state data in most areas. Like most other Rhode Island kids, they agree that they feel they have an adult in the community that they can go go as well as agree their parents like their school and are engaged in school work as well as feel. Furthermore, both groups of students strongly agree that others think they will go to college and their parents care about grades, college, and careers. The Greene School has very similar rates of involvement to that of the state with most kids either in sports, music, or working, but when you consider the mere 108 students that attend, it means that nearly every student is involved outside of school in some form. However, there is one area where this school differs from the state, the amount of kids on subsidized lunch is 30% lower than the state, they have no ESL students compared to the states 6%, an their special education rate is 2% higher. Despite this, the other categories like parent and community involvement are still consistent with that of the state.
Safe and Supportive Schools
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The Greene School is in many ways similar to the state of Rhode Island in regards to how safe and supportive the school is. Both have attendance rates over 90% with most kids asthma free and eating breakfast every day. Furthermore, the students only spend on average of 1-2 hours on video games and only 0-1 hours in chatrooms, instant messaging, or emailing. The majority of kids in both categories never skip class, have never been robbed in school, and agree that the school is safe. Also, students agree they have both adults and peers in school with whom they can talk to about home academic, and social problems. On a less optimistic note, most kids text in school and have been called names or had rumors spread about them and not reported it. Over half have drunk alcohol, around 20% drove with someone who had been drinking, around 40% have smoked weed, about 20% have participated in sexting, however most have not smoked cigarettes.
Despite the numerous similarities, the Greene School is also very much different than than other schools in the State, however some of the statistics seem skewed because the Greene School only consists of only 108 students whereas the state surveys over thirty thousand. The Greene School had much higher absenteeism, but has much less kids to consider. 25% of kids at Greene saw student-teacher violence where as the same type of violence was witnessed by only 13% of kids statewide. At the Greene School 15% have been in fist fights and 28% in verbal fights, where as state averages were only 10% and 20% respectively. There are also more percentages of kids with depression or have been under the influence of alcohol in school. However, the students also feel there are more teachers that treat students with respect evenly split between some all for care personally. On the other hand, in the statewide averages, the students have slightly more time spent physical activity, but also more have driven drunk, 10% more are sexually active, double as many have experienced violence in a romantic relationships. Given the data, it is evident that in some ways The Greene School is in ways similar to the state, but is also very different, which would force us to conclude that this school is consistent in safety and security in comparison to others in the state.
Funding and Resources
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In regards to resources, it appears that the Greene School resources are about the same as the state averaged for schools. For example, they are consistent with the state in that they both have good desks, gym equipment, smoke-free bathrooms which students are not afraid to use, enough lighting, comfortable temperature, access to up-to-date instruction materials, and a clean, well maintained school building, presentable inside and out. Also, the parents agree the school has enough. However, the Greene School students have a seemingly lesser computer lab and must share books. The teachers claim there is inadequate space for instruction, but they have newer textbooks than the state as a whole. space to teach, state teachers do and more students using busses, which for this school run on biofuel. Despite the minor differences, the other categories in regards to resources are still consistent with that of the state.
The Greene School West Greenwich, RI 02817 Tel: 401-397-8600 Fax: 401-397-8700 info@tgsri.org
Author: Lia Moceri
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School Demographics and Geographical Location
Summary
In the expanding Greene School, the students are evenly diverse in age and gender, however not in race or ethnicity. There 108 students, averaging about 35 students in each grade from 9-11. The school's data was taken in the 2011-2012 school year and they have since expanded to include the 12th grade and 168 students. In the 2013-2014 school year, they plan to have 201 students enrolled as its full capacity. Among the students they have now, 52.8% are female and 44.4% are male. In addition, 85% are White, 15% are more than one race, 13.9% are Hispanic/Latino, and every other race, including Black, Asian, American Indian and Hawaiian make up 10% total. Despite, the 19 different districts they originate from, these students' demographics the consistent with the districts percentages with even amounts of men and women and very few minority students.Student Achievement
Information Reported By Schools
Information Reported By Students
AYP Report Card
The Greene School just opened in September of 2010 and has only so far completed two successful years, therefore there was not enough data for them to be included in an assessment of Adequate Yearly Progress and has an AYP status of "New School." However, the district, Exeter-West Greenwich, met AYP in all 9 target areas.
Summary Paragraph
Overall, the Greene School has student achievement levels that are mostly consistent with that of the state achievement. Furthermore, on the NECAP assessment given to 11th graders, the achievement level for the Greene School is inconsistent in their comparison to the state and the district. For example, in math, the Greene School (28% proficiency) was 2% lower than the state and 26% percent lower than district. In reading on the other hand, where the Greene School achieved 100% proficiency, they were 9% higher than the district and 24% higher than the state. Lastly, in writing, the Greene School scoring 58% proficiency, was 15% lower than the district but 7% higher than the state. Given the data, the NECAP test scores are inconclusive about the achievement at the Greene School in comparison to the state or district. The students at the Greene School use the computer just as much during homework as other state students but they seem to be more interested in their classes, with 40% of kids saying most of their classes are interesting where 55% of the state said only some were. The only other area where the Greene School surpasses the state is in technology use. Much more technology is utilized for their benefit in coursework, with 22% higher use than kids in the state for English, 16% higher for science, and 32% higher in social studies. Based on the use of technology, NECAP scores, and interest in class, the Greene School is about average in regards to the student achievement in comparison to state and district.Teaching
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Information Reported by Students
Summary Paragraph
In terms of teaching, The Greene School has slightly higher teaching practice standards. There is no data for teachers with emergency certification, not highly qualified teachers, and teacher-student ratio. However, in the Greene School the students reported that all teachers help catch up, use facts to support, peer editing, debate, explain things in different ways. Also most of them give clear instruction, give enough time for assignments, work in small and large groups , make presentations, and only some to none let class get out of control. Whereas throughout the state, only some help kids catch up, explain things different ways, make presentations, work in large groups, and peer edit. As a result of the teaching practices ranked both even and above those of the state, it can be concluded that the Green School does have proficient teachers.Family,Community, and Home Life
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Summary Paragraph
The Greene School students have very average family community and home lives in comparison to the state data in most areas. Like most other Rhode Island kids, they agree that they feel they have an adult in the community that they can go go as well as agree their parents like their school and are engaged in school work as well as feel. Furthermore, both groups of students strongly agree that others think they will go to college and their parents care about grades, college, and careers. The Greene School has very similar rates of involvement to that of the state with most kids either in sports, music, or working, but when you consider the mere 108 students that attend, it means that nearly every student is involved outside of school in some form. However, there is one area where this school differs from the state, the amount of kids on subsidized lunch is 30% lower than the state, they have no ESL students compared to the states 6%, an their special education rate is 2% higher. Despite this, the other categories like parent and community involvement are still consistent with that of the state.Safe and Supportive Schools
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Summary Paragraph
The Greene School is in many ways similar to the state of Rhode Island in regards to how safe and supportive the school is. Both have attendance rates over 90% with most kids asthma free and eating breakfast every day. Furthermore, the students only spend on average of 1-2 hours on video games and only 0-1 hours in chatrooms, instant messaging, or emailing. The majority of kids in both categories never skip class, have never been robbed in school, and agree that the school is safe. Also, students agree they have both adults and peers in school with whom they can talk to about home academic, and social problems. On a less optimistic note, most kids text in school and have been called names or had rumors spread about them and not reported it. Over half have drunk alcohol, around 20% drove with someone who had been drinking, around 40% have smoked weed, about 20% have participated in sexting, however most have not smoked cigarettes.
Despite the numerous similarities, the Greene School is also very much different than than other schools in the State, however some of the statistics seem skewed because the Greene School only consists of only 108 students whereas the state surveys over thirty thousand. The Greene School had much higher absenteeism, but has much less kids to consider. 25% of kids at Greene saw student-teacher violence where as the same type of violence was witnessed by only 13% of kids statewide. At the Greene School 15% have been in fist fights and 28% in verbal fights, where as state averages were only 10% and 20% respectively. There are also more percentages of kids with depression or have been under the influence of alcohol in school. However, the students also feel there are more teachers that treat students with respect evenly split between some all for care personally. On the other hand, in the statewide averages, the students have slightly more time spent physical activity, but also more have driven drunk, 10% more are sexually active, double as many have experienced violence in a romantic relationships. Given the data, it is evident that in some ways The Greene School is in ways similar to the state, but is also very different, which would force us to conclude that this school is consistent in safety and security in comparison to others in the state.
Funding and Resources
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UnavailableInformation Reported by Students (Parents and Teachers)
Summary Paragraph
In regards to resources, it appears that the Greene School resources are about the same as the state averaged for schools. For example, they are consistent with the state in that they both have good desks, gym equipment, smoke-free bathrooms which students are not afraid to use, enough lighting, comfortable temperature, access to up-to-date instruction materials, and a clean, well maintained school building, presentable inside and out. Also, the parents agree the school has enough. However, the Greene School students have a seemingly lesser computer lab and must share books. The teachers claim there is inadequate space for instruction, but they have newer textbooks than the state as a whole. space to teach, state teachers do and more students using busses, which for this school run on biofuel. Despite the minor differences, the other categories in regards to resources are still consistent with that of the state.